SOLUTION: I am trying to factor this problem. 18x^3-2x I know I must use a formula. a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2) This is what I did. 18^3-2x (18-2)(18^2+9+2^2) (9-2)(9^2+9+1*2) 2(3+

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: I am trying to factor this problem. 18x^3-2x I know I must use a formula. a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2) This is what I did. 18^3-2x (18-2)(18^2+9+2^2) (9-2)(9^2+9+1*2) 2(3+      Log On


   



Question 579391: I am trying to factor this problem. 18x^3-2x
I know I must use a formula. a^3-b^3=(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)
This is what I did.
18^3-2x
(18-2)(18^2+9+2^2)
(9-2)(9^2+9+1*2)
2(3+3+1)
This is not the answer and I don't know what I am doing wrong. Can you help me please?

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
common factors first ___ 2x (9x^2 - 1)

difference of squares ___ 2x(3x + 1)(3x - 1)